Chain for power take-off, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Old Oil Collecting And Extracting Device V.A.G 1782

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Old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782

Removing

Place old oil collecting and extracting device V.A.G 1782 under engine and drain engine oil.
Remove engine: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission) , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine (vehicles with automatic transmission), removing .
Disconnect engine and transmission: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission), separating , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine and transmission (vehicles with automatic transmission), separating .
Leave engine on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A or secure engine to engine and transmission holder: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission), securing to engine and transmission holder , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine (vehicles with automatic transmission), securing to assembly stand .

Remove covers for timing chains → Timing chain covers (All), removing and installing .

Fig 2: Pushing Glide Track Of Chain Tensioner and Pull Off Chain Tensioner Using Drill Bit

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Push glide track of chain tensioner in direction of - arrow - and pull off chain tensioner using a drill bit - 1 - 3.3 mm dia.

NOTE:

If chain sprocket for power take-off is to be removed, mounting bolt must be loosened before removing chain.

Mark running direction of chain for power take-off with paint.
Remove bolts - 2 to 5 - and remove chain tensioner.
Remove chain for power take-off.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

First install chain for power take-off.
Install chain tensioner starting at top on engine.
Install covers for timing chains Installing .
Install engine: Vehicles with manual transmission → Engine (vehicles with manual transmission), installing , vehicles with automatic transmission → Engine (vehicles with automatic transmission), installing .

Add engine oil and check oil level → Oil level, checking .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Chain tensioner on cylinder block	10
Oil drain plug	50